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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,096.66, 44,299.52 and 21,504.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,096.66, 44,299.52 and 21,504.76 is: 29,680.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,096.66 : 44,299.52 = 21,504.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,096.66/44,299.52 = 21,504.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,096.66x = 44,299.52 × 21,504.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,096.66x = 952,650,545.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 952,650,545.72/32,096.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,680.68

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